Animal cruelty in Wedel: Horse injured by prepared carrots!

Animal cruelty in Wedel: Horse injured by prepared carrots!

A shocking incident keeps the horse owners in Wedel in suspense. On Friday evening, August 8, 2025, prepared carrots studded with pins were found in the paddock in the Fährenkamp/Sandbargmoorweg area. This heinous act resulted in a horse being seriously injured in the mouth area by one of the over 4cm long needles. The animal owner noticed around 8:00 p.m. that her horse was having problems chewing. A veterinarian quickly determined the need for an examination and discovered the needle in the animal's tongue.

During a search of the area, a shocking number of six pieces of prepared carrot were recovered. These were distributed both at the gate entrance to the paddock and in the pasture. The incident was immediately reported to the police, who initiated criminal proceedings under the Animal Welfare Act. Despite intensive investigations by the PABR Elmshorn environmental investigation service, no information has yet been provided about the person responsible. The police are now actively looking for further information and recommend that you immediately report any finds of prepared food or information about damaged animals. Relevant information can be given by calling 04121 4092-0, as reported by news.de.

The Dangers of Animal Cruelty

According to presseportal.de, the cruel practice of animal cruelty is alarming and does not only affect individual cases. In Germany it is estimated that there are around 10,000 cases of serious animal abuse every year. The authorities often have difficulty taking action against repeat offenders, especially if they move to other federal states and continue their crimes.

The occurrence of such incidents underscores the need for organizations such as the Animal Welfare Register, which takes care of documenting and prosecuting animal abusers. This database not only records animal abusers, but also connects animal protection associations and animal shelters to ensure better support for mistreated animals. Statistics are also kept on cases of animal hoarding, which are also important in this context. The public is continually called upon to report cases of animal cruelty or neglect in order to put an end to these horrific practices.

Such an approach, as shown by the unknown perpetrator in Wedel, not only causes pain and suffering for the animals affected, but also a growing awareness in society against animal abuse. Everyone can help prevent such crimes by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity promptly. The case in Wedel is an urgent appeal to stand up for and protect the rights of animals.